Though I officially turned thirty last Monday, we just celebrated the event last Saturday. Family from both sides, balikbayans (who are in town for Inay's death anniversary) and friends from the ACS graced the event. As usual, the buffet was opened by the Cadanos and the Endrigas. It was closed off by the ACS. I still had some leftovers that I do not mind eating the whole week.
As promised, good food and booze flowed endlessly. Vic and several people remarked that the waiters are well-trained. They always top-up drinks. They were also very courteous. That is why I got them again. I had no problems giving them quite a hefty tip.
Of course, Cathy's Kitchen just had to make something for dessert. I debuted my Red Velvet Cake recipe. It was a winner. I am glad it turned out well. My guinea pigs loved it. It will be another offering for my "future" business.
One friend welcomed me to the club. She asked how I felt. When we were younger, we felt that 30 is quite old already. I remember saying that it's just one's outlook in life. I don't really feel old. I still feel like a 20-year-old.
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By this time, I thought I'd be some big shot in one of the multi-national corporations in the country. Had I continued my career in IT, I would have been somewhere by now. Then again, looking at my old colleagues, many of them are quite unsuccessful when it comes to their personal lives. Many of them are still looking for partners in life. Many of them envy the life I lead, having two children and not feeling obliged to work.
I'd admit to missing the life I led when I was still working. I was expanding my horizons then. I miss the financial independence, the business trips and the people. However, had I continued on that path, I wouldn't have Johann and Javi.
Whenever I feel envious, I remind myself that God blessed me with a good family, a supportive extended family, a talent that brings me all over the world and the gift of multi-tasking to manage my life at home and outside.
I shouldn't ask for anything more. Just don't look at my wish list =)
As promised, good food and booze flowed endlessly. Vic and several people remarked that the waiters are well-trained. They always top-up drinks. They were also very courteous. That is why I got them again. I had no problems giving them quite a hefty tip.
Of course, Cathy's Kitchen just had to make something for dessert. I debuted my Red Velvet Cake recipe. It was a winner. I am glad it turned out well. My guinea pigs loved it. It will be another offering for my "future" business.
One friend welcomed me to the club. She asked how I felt. When we were younger, we felt that 30 is quite old already. I remember saying that it's just one's outlook in life. I don't really feel old. I still feel like a 20-year-old.
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By this time, I thought I'd be some big shot in one of the multi-national corporations in the country. Had I continued my career in IT, I would have been somewhere by now. Then again, looking at my old colleagues, many of them are quite unsuccessful when it comes to their personal lives. Many of them are still looking for partners in life. Many of them envy the life I lead, having two children and not feeling obliged to work.
I'd admit to missing the life I led when I was still working. I was expanding my horizons then. I miss the financial independence, the business trips and the people. However, had I continued on that path, I wouldn't have Johann and Javi.
Whenever I feel envious, I remind myself that God blessed me with a good family, a supportive extended family, a talent that brings me all over the world and the gift of multi-tasking to manage my life at home and outside.
I shouldn't ask for anything more. Just don't look at my wish list =)
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Be greatful, biyatch!
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Nice blog, cutty.
I added you up :)